Fluffy Delicious Biscuits

These take a little time, but they are well worth it!!

Steps

In a small bowl , dissolve yeast in warm water.

Let stand until creamy , at least five minutes , perhaps as long as thirty.

Add buttermilk to yeast mixture and set aside.

In a large bowl , combine flour , sugar , baking powder , baking soda , and salt.

Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.

Stir in yeast mixture until dry ingredients are moistened.

Turn dough out onto a floured surface , and knead four or five times.

On a lightly floured surface , roll dough to a thickness of inch.

Cut out biscuits with a 2 inch round cutter.

Gently place the biscuits on lightly greased baking sheets , so that they barely touch each other.

Cover and let rise in a warm place free from drafts for one hour , or until nearly doubled in size.

Preheat oven to 425f.

Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes , or until browned', hint: if you don't have buttermilk - simply add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar to just enough milk to make 2 cups"]".

Ingredients

active dry yeast, warm water, buttermilk, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, white sugar, shortening